British Sociology Seen from Without and Within

Edited by A. H. Halsey and W. G. Runciman

Description

These eleven essays look at the current state of sociology in Britain from a number of intriguing perspectives. How important is it for British sociologists to be aware of the historical development of their subject in this country? How is British sociology seen by British scholars working in related fields, such as social history, social anthropology and demography? And how are British sociologists perceived by their colleagues working abroad, in particular in continental Europe? A concluding essay by the President of the British Sociological Association identifies the recurring themes in these reflections.

British Sociology Seen from Without and Within

Edited by A. H. Halsey and W. G. Runciman

Table of Contents

1. Introduction, W G RuncimanThe View from Within 2. The History of Sociology in Britain, A H Halsey3. What Should be Done About the History of Sociology?, Jennifer Platt4. Sociology in Briatin in the Twentieth Century: Differentiation and Establishment, Martin BulmerThe View from Without 5. Sociology and Social History: Partnership, Rivalry, or Mutual Incomprehension?, Roderick Floud and Pat Thane6. Not Really a View from Without: the Relations of Social Anthropology and Sociology, J D Y Peel7. Demography's British History and its Relation to Sociology, John ErmischThe View from Abroad 8. The View from a French Sociologist, Dominique Schnapper9. A View from Sweden, Robert Erikson10. A View from Europe, Colin Crouch11. Some General Remarks, John Scott

British Sociology Seen from Without and Within

Edited by A. H. Halsey and W. G. Runciman

Author Information

Contributors:

Martin Bulmer, University of SurreyColin Crouch, European University Institue, Florence Robert Erikson, FBA, University of Stockholm John Ermisch, FBA, University of Essex Roderick Floud, FBA, London Metropolitan University A H Halsey, FBA, University of OxfordJohn Peel, FBA, SOASJennifer Platt, University Sussex W G Runciman, University of Cambridge, President, the British Academy Dominique Schnapper, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, ParisJohn Scott, President, the British Sociological Association Pat Thane, University of London